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87-year-old's eviction becomes a rallying cry for protest of Spain's housing crisis

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Tens of thousands of people have marched in Madrid to protest against Spain’s housing crisis and ask for protective measures for tenants, anti-fraud measures, and a ban on evictions without alternative housing…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:58:17 UTC.

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  1. 87-year-old's eviction becomes a rallying cry for protest of Spain's housing crisis

  2. Spain housing crisis protest after 87-year-old woman evicted

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  5. Housing crisis fuels Madrid protest

  6. First Protestant march in Catholic area in nearly 30 years

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